My Journey 11/6 - 11/21/2010

God's insight to me:

Well, many days have passed by since my last journey posting, almost two weeks to be exact, but the Lord has been leading me in some different area's. I have become more active on Facebook and also received my first book of (His) poems from the printer. I guess it is the old story, where does the time go? But where ever He opens a door that is where I am going. I do still read my devotionals that I try and share through this blog, but to go back and retrieve two weeks worth would be too time consuming and space on this page. So what I want to do is share with you again how the Lord is blessing me with His poetry and also an update on the God's Love Outreach Ministry that I am finishing up it's 7th year.

What always amazes me is how fruitful this ministry is. Ever since the initial program back in January 2004 the number of individuals that have seen the programs has increased each year. This is what the numbers show as of today: Grand Total = 32470 1125

2010 4922 168
2009 5423 184
2008 5046 162
2007 4839 154
2006 4586 149
2005 4323 162
2004 3331 146

With 21 programs scheduled to complete this year, there is a possibility that this year will be the highest number yet, Praise God! Wow, how blessed is that!

Now as for the poetry what I have noticed through my obedience and love for Christ He has been taking me in baby steps to bring me to the place He wants me to be. Some days He has blessed me with two or three poems in one day. Some of the poems He gives me start from an inspiration through a devotional or something someone has written or spoken in a phrase. To be in all honesty it is Him speaking to me through someone else. Just in this time period of this journey, (11/6 - 11/21), He has given me 25 poems.

The Way Out
Share If You Care
Be Silent And Still
Why Do I Love Him
Give To Him
The Father of the Faithful
On My Knees
The Son-light
The Mission
God's Timing
Veterans Day 2010
Forever Wounded
He Has What We Need
Freely He Gives
What Are You Choosing
The Many Parts of Faith
True Rest
God's Love
How Can This Still Be
The Victory
Choose Wisely
Within An Instant
The Master and the Servant
A Healthy Christian
Tell Them For Me
The Treasures Of Heaven
Be Nice To Someone
The Cries To Heaven
God, Thank You For Today
Check It Out

Again, wow! I am a 67 1/2 year old man and guess what my friends? He has me in the prime of my life. Quite a list of poems in a short time frame but He asked, and I obeyed. So why do I do what He asks me to do? Let me answer that with this poem from the list:

Why Do I Love Him?

Why do I love Him,
well, it’s plain to see,
even though it was 2000 years ago,
Jesus died on the cross for me.

Why did He do it?
Why did He suffer all that pain?
It was all because of love,
and I know He would do it again!

See, He knew me before I knew Him,
He claimed me for His own.
He wants me to spend eternity with Him,
together in His heavenly home.

All I had to do was choose,
to accept His act of love.
I hope you choose as I did,
so we all can be together above.

E. P. Shagott
11/6/2010

I once on Facebook read from a woman how she feels bad when she does something that God does not approve of. It was this poem that He inspired me with that I posted on her wall:

God’s Love

I was walking along one of life’s smooth paths,
then all of a sudden I did fall.
God grabbed my hand and lifted me up
and said, “I heard you when you called”.

I said, “I didn’t call, it wasn’t me,
I really don’t know who You did hear”.
God said, “Everyone falls now and then,
their hearts always cry out in fear.

Sometimes the heart cries are louder,
than any verbal sound at all.
See, the path doesn’t have to be bumpy,
for you to stumble or fall.

Believe in Me with all your heart,
is what you have to do,
that way any time you fall,
My love will grab onto you!”

E. P. Shagott
11/14/2010

And here is one He gave me after returning from a doctor's visit and realizing I better change my eating habits:

A Healthy Christian

I am a healthy Christian,
my body is God’s home.
I cannot have it fall apart,
and leave Him all alone

Our world is full of poison,
that is killing young and old.
It is important we watch what we eat,
so our bodies don’t corrode.

We were given eyes to read labels,
so we can understand what is best.
Stay away from junk food,
and God will do the rest.

See, God gave us an immune system,
to fight what comes our way.
Please decide like I did,
and become a healthy Christian today!

E. P. Shagott
11/18/2010

Finally I want to share His latest poem that He gave me today. After reading it do you think He was saying something to all of us?

Check It Out

The voice of the world,
says you can do it,
when really you can’t.

It tells us,
it is all about us,
when really it’s not.

It also tells us
to grab onto,
everything we want.

But really,
it’s about giving,
to those who have not.

See, life’s really simple,
all you do is pick,
and then you must choose.

With One you will win,
with the other,
sorry, you will loose.

So after reading this poem,
If you are still in doubt,
grab your bible and check it out!

E. P. Shagott
11/21/2010

Yes, it has been an interesting journey and I can't wait to see what He has for me tomorrow!

From God's heart, to mine, to yours,
Ed Shagott